James VI and I: life of the week
Joe Ellis explores the life and dual reign of King James VI of Scotland and I of England
James Stuart became king of Scotland at just 13 months old, and has since been known as 'the cradle king'. So, what was his childhood like? How did he come to the throne of England? And how much is known about his relationships with his famed favourites, as portrayed in new historical drama Mary and George? Speaking to Elinor Evans, Joe Ellis explores the life and dual reign of King James VI of Scotland and I of England.
Discover more learning from week four of the HistoryExtra Elizabethans course
The Succession, with Professor Tracy Borman – watching time 13 mins
Elizabeth I: the monarch behind the mask – reading time 11 mins
King James VI and I: your guide to the first Stuart monarch of England – reading time 9 mins
Bess of Hardwick: schemer, social climber, scourge of Elizabeth I – reading time 13 mins
Authors
Elinor Evans is digital editor of HistoryExtra.com. She commissions and writes history articles for the website, and regularly interviews historians for the award-winning HistoryExtra podcast
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